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PCB eyes Shaun Tait and Martin Guptill for Pakistan coaching roles

The Pakistan National Cricket Team is all set to welcome two big names from international cricket to the coaching setup soon. Former Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait and New Zealand batting star Martin Guptill are being considered for consultancy or…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 8:37 AM
PCB eyes Shaun Tait and Martin Guptill for Pakistan coaching roles
Key Things to Know
  • The PCB is in talks to hire Shaun Tait and Martin Guptill as coaches or consultants.
  • Tait is being considered for the bowling department, while Guptill is targeted for fielding.
  • The potential coaching changes follow consistent poor performances across formats by the Pakistan team.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly considering former Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait and former New Zealand batter Martin Guptill for coaching and consultancy positions. According to reports from Geo News, discussions are underway to recruit Tait to handle the bowling department and Guptill to improve Pakistan's fielding setup ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup 2027.

Tait previously served as Pakistan's fast-bowling coach from 2022 to 2023, during which the team reached the 2022 T20 World Cup final. He also recently worked with Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and various T20 franchise leagues, while Guptill is being targeted to leverage his renowned athletic fielding experience.

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